Assistant Student Counsellor Job Machakos University Machakos, Kenya

Job Title: Assistant Student Counsellor
Date Posted: 31/07/2026
Job Type: Full Time
Job Level: Middle
Employer: Machakos University
Industry: University
Salary: Open
Location: Machakos
Country: Kenya
Deadline: 19/08/2026
Summary: University Jobs. Machakos University Jobs. Looking for a teaching job in Kenya? Machakos University is hiring a Lecturer to supervise student research, develop course content and support learning and research activities. The role is based in Machakos and experience in university teaching, research, curriculum development, and student mentorship is required.

Assistant Student Counsellor – Grade 9/10 – MKsU/ASC/01/26  (1 Position)

  • Must have an earned Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology, Education Psychology or equivalent.
  • Registered with relevant professional body.

OR

  • Must have an earned Bachelor’s degree in Counseling Psychology, Education Psychology or equivalent. Six (6) years working experience, three (3) of which in student counseling.
  • Registered with relevant professional body.
  • Must be Computer literate.
  • Provide counseling services to University Students.
  • Organize the students’ orientation exercise to familiarize them with counseling services at the University.
  • Keep an accurate record of counseling sessions with the students.
  • Coordinate peer counseling activities.
  • Supervise staff under them.

Applicants must:
Submit three (3) hard copies and one soft copy of the following documents:

  • Application letter
  • A duly filled and signed Job Application Form (available on the University website)
  • Academic certificates and testimonials
  • An updated Curriculum Vitae detailing academic and professional qualifications, work experience, current salary, publications.

These should be addressed and sent to:

The Deputy Vice-Chancellor
Administration, Planning and Finance
Machakos University
P.O. Box 136–90100
Machakos

Update your individual Google Scholar account to include all your publications (where applicable).

Show evidence of membership to professional bodies (where applicable).

Submit one (1) soft copy of the complete application as a single merged PDF document via email to dvcapf@mksu.ac.ke, with a copy to hr@mksu.ac.ke,

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